Colonial Legislation | MCQs

Explanation

The Government of India Act of 1935 was passed by the British Parliament in August 1935.

But the elections were not conducted immediately.

The act came into force in April 1937.

The first elections under the act were held the same year.

Explanation

Pitt's India Act of 1784 provided for a joint government of British India by the East India Company and the Crown, with the government holding the ultimate authority.

This act established a Board of Control, which consisted of six members, including a Secretary of State and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

The act also reduced the Governor-General's council to three members and gave the Governor-General the final say.

The Presidencies of Madras and Bombay were made subordinate to the Bengal Presidency.

Calcutta became the capital of the British possessions in India.